brad
IPA: brˈæd
noun
- A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head, or occasionally with a small domed head, similar to that of an escutcheon pin.
- (US, elementary school usage) A paper fastener, a fastening device formed of thin, soft metal, such as shim brass, with a round head and a flat, split shank, which is spread after insertion in a hole in a stack of pages, in much the same way as a cotter pin or a split rivet.
- A diminutive of the male given names Bradley, Bradly, or Bradford, also used as a formal given name.
- A city in Hunedoara, Romania
verb
- (transitive) To attach using a brad.
- (transitive) To upset the end of a rod inserted in a hole so as to prevent it from being pulled out, as when riveting.
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Examples of "brad" in Sentences
- Brad hammered the nails into the wood to secure the shelves
- Sarah asked Brad to help her carry the heavy furniture up the stairs
- The brad quickly and effortlessly fixed the loose hinge on the cabinet door
- Brad's skillful carpentry work always impresses his clients
- Lisa admired Brad's dedication to his craft and attention to detail
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